overruff
Americanverb (used with or without object)
noun
Etymology
Origin of overruff
Example Sentences
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If he ruffs, West can overruff and shift to a low heart.
From New York Times ● Mar. 5, 2014
When West did not overruff, declarer ran his trumps, cashed the diamond ace, overtook the diamond queen with dummy’s king and cashed the club queen for 10 tricks: 7 spades, 2 diamonds and 1 club.
From New York Times ● Nov. 30, 2011
West, thinking East could overruff dummy’s diamond nine, played the spade queen, planning to lead a fourth round.
From New York Times ● May 13, 2011
Declarer wanted to establish his heart suit but was worried that if East was short in hearts, he might overruff the dummy and return a trump.
From New York Times ● May 1, 2011
Now West had to overruff and lead a diamond, forcing dummy to ruff.
From New York Times ● Apr. 10, 2011
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